An expatriate is defined as a person who temporarily resides in another country but is not a citizen or permanent resident of that country
Sometimes called ex-pats, these travelers often select nations with a lower cost of living than their own country of origin. With the international and expansive reach of the Internet, many Americans and European citizens choose to work and retire abroad.
A popular path is to become an independent contractor, start a business in another country, or become a digital nomad earning a living writing copy for digital publishers.